Resources for Drivers and Their Families
Child Passenger Safety in Colorado www.Carseatscolorado.com
Safe Kids Worldwide www.Safekids.org
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/injuryprevention
Colorado Department of Transportation www.coloradodot.info/programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration www.nhtsa.gov
American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org
BuckleBear the Safety Puppet www.Bucklebear.com
Motorcycle Safety http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride
American Automobile Association www.aaa.com www.colorado.aaa.com
Walk To School Information info@walkbiketoschool.org http://www.saferoutesinfo.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/index.html
Colorado Teen Driver www.coteendriver.com
Web site geared for teen drivers and their parents, includes: the law, facts, tips and resources.
Colorado Department of Revenue (Division of Motor Vehicles) www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv Information on obtaining a driver’s permit and driver’s license. List of certified driving schools. Answers to frequently asked questions.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety www.iihs.org This is the organization that determines the safety ratings for all cars. They have great information including which cars might be the best for your teen.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia www.teendriversource.com
Driving Institute of America www.drivinginst.com
Teen Driving Council www.teensafety.com
National Safety Council http://teendriver.nsc.org http://teendriver.nsc.org/parents.aspx
Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association www.rmiia.org
Alive at 25 (4 hour class) http://aliveat25.us
Allstate Insurance www.allstateteendriver.com
State Farm Insurance www.betterteendriving.com
Older Driver Sensitive Topic Conversation Guide www.thehartford.com
Free Online Seminar – Older Driver www.aarp.org
Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines www.nhtsa.gov
Driver Rehabilitation Specialists http://www.aded.net/
Find Driver Rehab Specialists www.myaota.aota.org
Public Program: Fitness to Drive www.penrosestfrancis.org
Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Fort Collins www.brainrecov.com
Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Aurora www.spaldingrehab.com
Downloadable Hard Copy of Driver Planning Agreement www.drivesmartcolorado.com
CarFit Finder www.car-fit.org
Driver Safety Course – AAA www.seniordriving.aaa.com
Driver Safety Course – AARP www.aarp.org
National Older Drivers Website www.nhtsa.gov
Free Safety Traffic Information www.nhtsa.gov
How Does My Medication Affect My Driving www.seniordriving.aaa.com
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) 2014 Strategic Highway Safety Plan https://www.codot.gov/safety/safety-data-sources-information/safety-plans/colorado-strategic-highway-safety-plan
Video Toolkit on Medical Conditions in Older Drivers http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers/Video+Toolkit+On+Medical+Conditions
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Older Drivers http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers American Association of Retired Persons http://www.aarp.org/
American Automobile Association www.seniordriving.aaa.com
National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov
Representing, Servicing and Promoting Transit in Colorado
http://www.coloradotransit.com/Transit-in-Colorado/Transit-Director
Getting There Guide www.drmac-co.org
A resource guide to transportation services for the Denver Metro Area
North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization http://www.nfrmpo.org
A resource for locating transportation services that offer alternatives to moving around the region by personal vehicle.
Mountain Rides www.mtnride.org/ride-resources/
They help those who live in the Northwestern Colorado region find transportation.
Complete listing of Colorado’s Area Agencies on Aging www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-VetDis/CBON/1251651403806
Colorado Graduated Drivers Licensing Laws
Rules of the Road Powerpoint download Download Here
For more information on Colorado’s GDL laws, go to: www.COTeenDriver.com
On-line training for parents and guardians to help better understand Colorado’s Graduated Driver Licensing Law: http://www.gdl.dphe.state.co.us/
Experience an interactive tool explaining the requirements for permits based on your teen’s age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html
For a list of state-approved driving schools, visit the website for the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882
Online help for new licenses from the DMV: http://www.colorado.gov/apps/dor/dmv/smartstart/apply/newTeenLicense.jsf
For more information on the documents to bring with you to the DMV to get a permit, http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1177024843056
Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship for all adults that will supervise the permit-holder’s driving: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251779519837&ssbinary=true
Find a DMV office in your area: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1215770306435&pagename=Revenue-MV/RMVLayout
Use the Colorado Driver Handbook to print and sign a driving log for permit holders along with guidance for how to spend the required 50 hours of supervised driving: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251800113662&ssbinary=true
Cheat-sheet of the rules and penalties for driver’s permits and GDL restrictions: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/SafetyAdvocates/documents/InvolveLawEnforcement/Pocket%20GDL%20Cards-4-2011.pdf
Interactive website for teen drivers: www.whatdoyouconsiderlethal.com
An educational program that reveals the real dangers and consequences of distracted and wreckless driving: www.impactteendrivers.org
Speak Now! A program from the Department of Human Services to help you talk about substance use with your teen http://speaknowcolorado.org
Teaching Your Teen to Drive Once They Have a Permit
Drivers’ education requirements by age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html
Drivers education overview and locations http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882
Top tips for parents for teaching teens how to drive: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/parent/tips-for-parents.html
8 Danger Zones to be aware of when teaching your teen: http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/danger/index.html?s_cid=fb_patk529
Teen Safe Driving Contracts
Walk through contract example: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/new-documents/parent-teen-driving-contract.pdf
AAA of Colorado has resources for discussing safe driving with your teen: http://teendriving.aaa.com/CO/
Allstate Foundation: http://www.allstatefoundation.org/parent-teen-agreement
AARP Driver Safety
www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/
Car Fit an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them